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No. That would be a massive waste of everything. It could be easily spruced up to look very much like the newer "eco" buildings on the other side of town (St Johns etc) saving millions and making it worth keeping. You can't polish a turd, but you can roll it in glitter.

No.
That would be a massive waste of everything. It could be easily spruced up to look very much like the newer "eco" buildings on the other side of town (St Johns etc) saving millions and making it worth keeping.
You can't polish a turd, but you can roll it in glitter.dsom73

No. That would be a massive waste of everything. It could be easily spruced up to look very much like the newer "eco" buildings on the other side of town (St Johns etc) saving millions and making it worth keeping. You can't polish a turd, but you can roll it in glitter.

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WhyEver says...12:34pm Wed 26 Feb 14

We still have no idea how much it would cost to buy the building (the Council are only buying the land at the moment). I hope all those who just want to demolish it are willing to put their hands in their pockets?

We still have no idea how much it would cost to buy the building (the Council are only buying the land at the moment). I hope all those who just want to demolish it are willing to put their hands in their pockets?WhyEver

We still have no idea how much it would cost to buy the building (the Council are only buying the land at the moment). I hope all those who just want to demolish it are willing to put their hands in their pockets?

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SteveSCA says...12:41pm Wed 26 Feb 14

"You can't polish a turd, but you can roll it in glitter." …and it'll still look like sh1t.

"You can't polish a turd, but you can roll it in glitter."
…and it'll still look like sh1t.SteveSCA

"You can't polish a turd, but you can roll it in glitter." …and it'll still look like sh1t.

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Pinza-C55 says...12:43pm Wed 26 Feb 14

The best possibility would be (if technically possible) to demolish the skyscraper part and tidy up the base.

The best possibility would be (if technically possible) to demolish the skyscraper part and tidy up the base.Pinza-C55

The best possibility would be (if technically possible) to demolish the skyscraper part and tidy up the base.

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Jonthan says...4:31pm Wed 26 Feb 14

WhyEver wrote…

We still have no idea how much it would cost to buy the building (the Council are only buying the land at the moment). I hope all those who just want to demolish it are willing to put their hands in their pockets?

I dont buy this. Stonebow house can't find tenants. It has been mostly empty for years and is virtually worthless as an investment. I would have thought the owners will be glad to get rid of it at any price they can get. However as an empty site with planning permission, the location would be worth many millions. Far from having to stump up, Yorks taxpayers should make a ptretty penny out of the deal

[quote][p][bold]WhyEver[/bold] wrote:
We still have no idea how much it would cost to buy the building (the Council are only buying the land at the moment). I hope all those who just want to demolish it are willing to put their hands in their pockets?[/p][/quote]I dont buy this.
Stonebow house can't find tenants. It has been mostly empty for years and is virtually worthless as an investment. I would have thought the owners will be glad to get rid of it at any price they can get.
However as an empty site with planning permission, the location would be worth many millions. Far from having to stump up, Yorks taxpayers should make a ptretty penny out of the dealJonthan

WhyEver wrote…

We still have no idea how much it would cost to buy the building (the Council are only buying the land at the moment). I hope all those who just want to demolish it are willing to put their hands in their pockets?

I dont buy this. Stonebow house can't find tenants. It has been mostly empty for years and is virtually worthless as an investment. I would have thought the owners will be glad to get rid of it at any price they can get. However as an empty site with planning permission, the location would be worth many millions. Far from having to stump up, Yorks taxpayers should make a ptretty penny out of the deal

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imassey says...8:22pm Wed 26 Feb 14

...and what happens to the businesses that are located in it?

...and what happens to the businesses that are located in it?imassey

...and what happens to the businesses that are located in it?

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Dr Robert says...2:58pm Thu 27 Feb 14

With reference to Whyever, if York Council have anything to do with buying any part of the concrete monstrosity, we have already put our hands in our pockets, the Council does not have money of its own.

With reference to Whyever, if York Council have anything to do with buying any part of the concrete monstrosity, we have already put our hands in our pockets, the Council does not have money of its own.Dr Robert

With reference to Whyever, if York Council have anything to do with buying any part of the concrete monstrosity, we have already put our hands in our pockets, the Council does not have money of its own.

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ColdAsChristmas says...10:50pm Fri 28 Feb 14

imassey, you are dead right. I have not heard where the Job Centre, The Duchess and Fibbers will be relocate. I doubt the Council will have given this any thought and doubt even more if they really care. To lose two thriving live musc venues would only send York higher up the Cr*p Town's list!

imassey, you are dead right. I have not heard where the Job Centre, The Duchess and Fibbers will be relocate. I doubt the Council will have given this any thought and doubt even more if they really care.
To lose two thriving live musc venues would only send York higher up the Cr*p Town's list!ColdAsChristmas

imassey, you are dead right. I have not heard where the Job Centre, The Duchess and Fibbers will be relocate. I doubt the Council will have given this any thought and doubt even more if they really care. To lose two thriving live musc venues would only send York higher up the Cr*p Town's list!

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